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Come one, come all to the second annual fundraiser for Chiloquin Smartees and High School Softball for an evening of food and fun on Saturday, March 10, 2012. The event includes a taco dinner & bingo and will be held at Chiloquin High School beginning at 5 PM. The cost is $5 for singles, $12 for a family of four. Additional children are only $1. The dinner, catered by the SMART readers and the softball players includes tacos, refried beans, Spanish rice, chips and salsa, coffee, punch, and dessert. Bingo is only 25 cents per card for great prizes. The final two games will be 50 cent black out games. Prizes include a 26 inch mountain bike and a guided fishing trip with Dave. Tickets will be sold at the door. See you at this great community fun-filled social and support our youth!!!
March 5th, 2012 Volume 9, Issue 10
Susan Massini has been a member of Collective Visions, an art quilt group, for three years. She has lived in the Klamath Basin for 7 years, after retiring from Northern California. The group, which has included over the years, Joanne Baeth, Dona Ford, Kathy Adams, Louise Page, Cheryl Carbone, Carol Bowen and Susan, each choose a pattern using a photo, a drawing, or another artist's work -- with their permission -- then divide it into 5 parts and distribute the parts to the other members. Each person completes a part and returns it to the originator who puts together the pieces and quilts and finishes it. These are called fractured quilts.
Susan's first fracture pattern was of a covered bridge. The pattern was from a picture taken by Susan on a family vacation in Vermont. It was taken in early winter and Susan gave instructions that the quilt should show the bridge in autumn. The result is a typical fractured quilt: although the pieces show a complete picture when put together, the background is each member's interpretation of fall, thus giving the final product a "disjointed", but pleasing effect. The second quilt finished by Susan is called Edo Spring. This quilt was
inspired by Susan's love of all things Japanese. Susan provided the pattern and background fabric for a kimono shaped quilt, with the instructions that each person create a Japanese themed scene on their section of the quilt. The left sleeve is a winter into spring scene by Cheryl Carbone; the back is a combined effort by Dona Ford and Joanne Baeth; the bottom is by Louise Page and the right sleeve is by Susan.
This year's quilt is from a painting done by Susan's friend, Jennifer Saylor and is named, appropriately Jen's nest. Susan fell in love with the painting and was given permission to recreate it in fabric by Jen. The techniques on this quilt range from hand dyeing silk, beading, felting, fusing and greatly inspired work to create the actual nest. Each artist also made an egg to put in the nest. The result is a beautiful recreation of the nest that is filled with small treasures.
Be sure to stop by Two Rivers Gallery and see these lovely quilts.
Great News! Dr. Wallach is coming to Klamath Falls on March 9th at 7pm. He will be lecturing at the Shilo Inn, in the conference center. Be sure to get there early to get a seat. This is a free lecture. If you know anyone who is interested in getting healthy and/or getting paid to help others get healthy, then they need to come to hear Dr. Wallach's health message. He is very dynamic and entertaining as well as informative. There will be a drawing for door prizes and a Q & A after the lecture.
Recently a rumor circulated about county transfer station closures. We asked County Commissioner Dennis Linthicum about the status of that issue, and this is his reply: “Yes, the County is reviewing the operating losses which stem from our transfer station operations. Currently, we have no definitive plans, specific sites, or possible dates. Yet, nearly all of the County’s transfer stations are operating at substantial losses, so we will target the biggest losers first. Basically, our County’s budget problems will necessitate every departments’ diligence in keeping cost down and losses at a minimum. This will include our Solid Waste Division, but I’m sorry, I don’t have any specifics for you or your community.”
Calendar courtesy of Mata Rust
Updated 3/1/2012
Submit events for inclusion to [email protected] DATE EVENT DESCRIPTION LOCATION/CONTACT
Until April 29, weather permitting 1 PM every Sat. & Sun.
Free ranger-guided snowshoe walks
2-hour walks of forests and meadows near and along Crater Lake’s rim.
Advance reservations recommended Crater Lake Visitor Center 541 594-3100 www.nps.go/crla
February, 2012 March 6 3 – 6 PM
Tuesday Market Organic produce, eggs, beeswax candles, plus a large selection of in-season items throughout the year.
GREEN WAY ECOMART 249 EAST MAIN STREET Klamath Falls, Oregon 541-205-3488 www.greenwayecomart.com
March 8 Coupons Herald & News sponsored class on coupons. Space limited to those preregistering.
Klamath County Museum
March 8 5:30 PM
Connect Lake County free seminar
Learn about the Chamber and its role in the community, Lake County events and the Merchants association with local businesses.
Lake County Chamber of Commerce Office 541 947-2181
March 9 5 – 7 PM
Free tasting event Keeping with the spirit of the month of March, taste and learn about Irish Whiskey.
Liquor at Running Y 5408 Running Y Road, #102 541 273-7246
March 10 7 PM
Planet Fever Star Party
Sidewalk astronomy event to witness the close passing of Venus and Jupiter in the evening sky. (In case of cloudy skies, this event will be postponed to 8 p.m. March 11 or 12.)
Klamath County Museum 541 883-4298
March 10 Tao Lin pianist Classical music series Ross Ragland Theater 541 884-5483 541 884-0651 www.rrtheater.org
March 10 Ducks Unlimited banquet
Elks Lodge Lakeview, Or 541 947-5001
March 10 11 AM – 3 PM
St Baldrick’s Interactive art adventure for the whole family. Free kids’ activities, and entertainment. Origami, face painting, scrap-booking, coloring, water games, contests, gallery exhibits. Performance art, dance, live music, karaoke, puppetry. Vendors will be giving away free samples, snacks, balloons, crafts, coupons, and more.
Creative Collective 807 Main Street 504-957-5820 www.creativitycollective.com
March 10, 11 26th
Annual Rock & Gem Show
Unique vendors, kids’ activities, raffles, silent auction. A benefit for Klamath Humane Society
Klamath County Fairgrounds [email protected] or 541 281-9296 or Robert Gresham at 541 281-9295.
March 11 2 PM
Trek in Nepal Part 2 of the travelogue presentation
Klamath County Library
March 13 6 PM
Foreign and Independent Film Series
Screening of the film Vasermil
Klamath County Library
March 15 6:30 PM
“A Promise to Veterans: Klamath Irrigation Project’s Tule Lake Irrigation District
3rd
in a series of Klamath Conversations, sponsored by PROSPER.
Oregon Institute of Technology Mt. Mazama Room
March 16 Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner
Soroptimists sponsorship Lake County Fairgrounds Lakeview, OR 54`947 2925
March 16 5 – 7 PM
Irish Stew Dinner $5 Irish beef stew, salad, rolls, beverages. $1 desserts. Fundraiser for Chiloquin Visions in Progress
Chiloquin Community Center
March 17 Irish Days Festival Parade, BBQ, Corn beef dinner and more Downtown Lakeview, OR 651 947-6040
March 18 2 PM
Encore program presentation
Virginia Carley, “My 30 Years in Egypt,” New addition
March 19 Best of Northwest Film & Video Festival
Monday Night Movies Ross Ragland Theater 541 884-5483 541 884-0651 www.rrtheater.org
March 27 5:30 PM
Book to Film The Help
Klamath County Library
March 28 4 – 6 PM
Special Teen Movie Klamath County Library
Winter Star Party March 10, weather permitting. Lower Klamath Lake Road. KLAMATH ART GALLERY "Coffee is our Friend" Is the title of the Fabric Arts by Mickie McCormic will be on display at the Klamath Art Gallery March 4-25. Admission is free. Open 12-4 , Thursdays - Mondays For more information call 541-883-1833 or visit http://klamathartgallery.blogspot.com/ KLAMATH COUNTY LIBRARY Free genealogy help at the library Klamath Basin genealogy society members will offer help with finding ancestors, citing birth records, creating family charts or just getting started in creating your family tree. No registration is required, the sessions are very informal-just show up and get help! Thursday, March 8, 6:00-7:30 p.m. See more library events at http://www.klamathlibrary.plinkit.org THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF KLAMATH FALLS ARTVENTURE, HOW IT WORKS Families pick up their Art voucher treasure maps at the Children’s Museum at 11 a.m. and set out to visit each of the participating locations for their stamp or sticker. Completed Art vouchers treasure maps are put into a raffle for a treasure chest at the end of the day when it is raffled off to a winner. Every month has a different theme. March 10th: St. Baldrick’s (Event to raise cancer awareness) April 14th: Easter Hop May 12th: Latin Travels (part of Cinco de Mayo) June 9th: Space Journey For more information, check out www.creativitycollective.com/artventure
Fish Lake Resort – Winter hours—Fri. 12 – 6, Sat. 9 – 8, Sun. 9 – 5:30. 949-8500. www.FishLakeResort.net. Solar Cafe & Gift Gallery - Closed until further notice. 541 356-2400 (ww.solarcafeusa.com). Crystalwood Lodge – Open for full-lodge retreats and family gatherings throughout the year. [email protected] or 541-381-2322. Lake of the Woods Resort – Lodge closed for the season. Marina restaurant & store open Friday through Sunday throughout the winter, with prime rib special the first weekend of each month and dinner specials on
Friday & Saturday. Enclosed patio. Cabins and RV spots available 7 days a week, with reservations. www.lakeofthewoodsresort.com 1-866-201-4194. Rocky Point Resort – Closed for the season 356-2287. Odessa Store – Open 7 AM – 7 PM, with groceries and quick-stop supplies, liquor store, propane, gas & diesel. Longhorn Store, gas, & Motel. Open 9 AM – 8 PM daily. 541 356-2117. Crater Lake B & B – Open all year with lodging and great food by Janet. www.craterlakebandb.com 866 517-9560
FREE Tasting There will be a FREE Tasting Event hosted by Liquor at Running Y on Friday, March 9th from 5:00-7:00pm. Keeping with the spirit of the month of March, come taste and learn about Irish Whiskey. Liquor at Running Y is located at 5408 Running Y Rd # 102. Visit us on Facebook for more details about our monthly tastings.
All You Can Eat! Salisbury Steak Mashed Potatoes Homemade Pizza Salad Soda & More FRIDAY MARCH 9th at 5PM FRIENDS CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL in Sprague River $5.00 Donation Appreciated
Lions St. Patrick’s Day Dinner … And silent auction on Saturday March 17
th from 4 to 6 p.m. $5.00 corned beef and cabbage, potatoes and carrots, Irish
Lamb Stew, rye bread, sourdough bread and drinks. The Lioness Club will be sponsoring a bake sale. We are accepting donations for the silent auction.
It is likely, that if you are the victim of a crime, that the Sheriff’s Department will not respond. This is because the Sheriff’s Department is underfunded and understaffed, and not able to respond to crimes unless lives are in danger. But still, crimes need to be reported! They need to be tracked, and sometimes patterns can be figured out that might help apprehend a criminal. Crimes can be reported immediately online, and it is possible to get a print out of your report to have on hand. The direct link to the online reporting feature is http://report.citizenserviceportal.com/Report.aspx?agency=kcso
How to sign up for Food Items
If you need commodities and think that you might be eligible to receive foods at the Food Pantry, please drop by on the 4th Wednesday of the month between 10 am and 1pm to sign up. We are here to help those in our community who are struggling financially and although our supplies are limited, we are here to serve our community.
How to Donate to the Food Pantry:
Drop-off times at the Food Pantry, opposite Kirchers: Between 2PM and 3PM on the Monday before the 4th Wednesday in the month or on the 4th Wednesday in the month at 9.30 AM.
Non-perishable food items are always needed and can be deposited in donation barrels around town. They are at Kirchers, The Table, Chiloquin Community Church and the Community Center. More barrels will be placed during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons.
Toilet paper and other personal items are always appreciated.
Monetary donations can be put in Collection Boxes located at: Family Foods, the Library, Kirchers, Clyde’s Market, The Table and the Williamson River Christian Fellowship.
Checks: The Food Pantry is a non-profit organization and checks should be made out to “Chiloquin Care Program” and deposited in the collection boxes in town or brought to the Food Pantry. Receipts will be issued. Checks made out to the Klamath/Lake Counties Food Bank need to be ear-marked for the Chiloquin Food Pantry or Chiloquin Care Program in order for us to be benefited by the donations.
Donations of Produce: If you have an over-abundance of produce in your garden, we are happy to distribute them.
How to Volunteer at the Chiloquin Food Pantry
Volunteers are always needed to assist with stacking commodities coming from Klamath Falls on the Monday before the 4th Wednesday in the month at 1.30pm for approximately 1 hour, and for distribution on the 4th Wednesday of the month between 9.30 am and 1 pm.
If you can volunteer to help out at fund raisers, please contact us.
If you wish to submit ideas or just be an on-looker, join us at an open Board meeting at the Chiloquin Food Pantry at 7pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. You will be welcomed.
For more information e-mail chiloquinfoodpantry @yahoo.com or call 541-891-6168
Chiloquin Care Program is an Equal Opportunity Provider
ChiloQuilters Meet on Thursdays from 11:00 AM into the afternoon at Two Rivers Gallery; hours are flexible. A sack lunch is recommended since meetings usually extend into mid-afternoon. Everyone interested in quilting is welcome! For more information, contact Linda Wood (541-783-3879) or Morna Bastian (541-783-2542 or [email protected]). Linus Quilters meet the last Friday of the month from 11:00 AM into the afternoon, at Two Rivers Gallery
EXERCISE/YOGA CLASS
at the Chiloquin Community Center. NO CHARGE - Donations to CVIP gratefully accepted but not required.
Improve Flexibility, Strength & Balance
Mondays and Thursdays Althia Stephens, a certified yoga teacher leads the classes.
On Wednesdays Jean Sinclair will be leading the class.
10am for the Winter schedule - November 1st - April 30th 9am for the Summer schedule - May 1st – October 31st
Come to the large Community Room about 5 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Althia Stephens, a certified yoga teacher and/or Jean Sinclair lead gentle exercise of stretching/strength/balance for everyone 50-something and over
no matter your health, fitness level or weight. Over time you will notice increased flexibility and balance from the easy stretching, strength and endurance movements.
Wear stretchy clothes.
No equipment is required. If you are able-do bring a "sticky" yoga mat a 6’long yoga fabric belt and some hand weights.
If you need more information contact Jean @ 541.783.3847 or Althia @ 541.892.4130
Alcoholics Anonymous The Tuesday night AA meeting is no longer. To locate the nearest meeting call the hot line number for AA in Klamath Falls at (541) 883-4970.
Zumba
Come and party with us! ZUMBA is a fun way to party into shape. ZUMBA fuses Latin style music with high energy aerobic moves and a variety of different dance styles that will make you forget you are working out. Anyone at any fitness level can participate in a ZUMBA Fitness class.
Where : Chiloquin Elementary Gym When: Every Tues & Thurs 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm Cost: Your first class is always free (see instructor at beginning of class) $5 per class (Drop In) Package Purchase available (CHEAPER this way) Instructor: Veronica Kovack Email: [email protected] Ph: 541 783 3591 ZUMBA® and the Zumba Fitness logo are trademarks of Zumba Fitness, LLC, used under license.
Chiloquin Garden Club Finished for this season, the Garden Club meets once a month on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 3:00, April through September. Our first meeting is held at the library but as the season progresses we meet at member's homes or other places of interest. Meeting sites will be posted at the library. Anyone interested in attending is welcome. The Chiloquin area presents unique challenges with varying types of soil and weather conditions. Basic gardening and current information is available, such as how to identify native and drought resistant plants and use them in landscaping, how to prepare the soil, where to order plants and buy seeds that will grow here. The meetings are useful to all gardeners, especially new arrivals to our area. For more information call: Eleanor at 541-783-2551 or Joan at 541-783-3135
Woodland Park Special Road District The road serves about 87 homes in the area between Chiloquin and Collier State Park. Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6:00 PM at the Community Center.
High Desert Trail Riders Back Country Horsemen 2nd Tuesday of the month at Elmer’s Restaurant on South 6th Street, Klamath Falls, 6:30 PM. Come earlier to eat and greet. Meetings include guest speakers on various subjects. If you want to help save our trails & campsites, come see what we are about. Trail rides, work projects & camaraderie as well as lots of good people and good times. For more information see our website at www.HDTRBCH.org Neighborhood Watch – Chiloquin District will be meeting on a quarterly basis from now on. The first quarterly meeting will be held on the 3rd Thursday in January at 6:30 PM in the Community Center. 783-3798 (Jim Rickman).
Central County Community Action Team (CATeam) – 1st Thursday of March, April, May, June, September, October and November at 6:30 PM at the Chiloquin Community Center. This is open to anyone living in the area.
Chiloquin Book Club 4th Thursday of every month at 1:30 PM – Chiloquin Library.
Friends of the Chiloquin Library 1st Wednesday of every month in the library conference room. April through October – 9:00 AM, and November through March – 10:00 AM. All are welcome!
Family and Community Education (FCE) meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Chiloquin Christian Center (formerly A.O.G.) in Chiloquin. For up to date information or change of locations, contact Sandie at 892-2336.
Two Rivers Village Arts (TRVA) Board of Directors 3rd Wednesday of every month at 11:00 AM. TRVA operates Two rivers Gallery. See ‘Volunteer Opportunities’ for more information.
Sheriff’s Citizen Advisory Committee 3rd Thursday of every month from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Chiloquin Fire Station. All area residents are invited to attend.
Chiloquin Vector Control District Board of Trustees 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM, City Hall.
Chiloquin Planning Commission
meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM, Chiloquin City Hall on 2nd Street.
Chiloquin City Council meetings held on the 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM, Chiloquin City Hall on 2nd Street.
Chiloquin Visions in Progress (CVIP) meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6PM in the Chiloquin Community Center conference room. See ‘Volunteer Opportunities’ for more information.
Volunteer Fire Fighters – "What if you had an emergency and no one came?” Become a Volunteer Firefighter! 783-3860.
Volunteer Ambulance Service - 783-3131
Two Rivers Gallery: The gallery, which is a community project and has no paid employees, is seeking people to “gallery sit”. This involves talking to people who stop by to browse and shop. You do not need to be an artist, but if you are, gallery hours reduce the amount of your commission. Any time at all that you can donate to us will be very much appreciated. Contact the Gallery @ 783-3326.
Sage Community School – Sage Community School is looking for community volunteers interested in assisting Sage Community School. If you are interested in offering your services as a volunteer in any way, please contact Wendy Letner at 783-7743.
Klamath Humane Society – volunteers needed at the Humane Society. We are getting started on our disaster program and need volunteers in the Chiloquin area. We also are looking for people who can write grants. Foster homes for dogs and cats are always needed. For more information, contact the shelter at 882-1119 or e-mail [email protected]. Start Making A Reader Today (SMART) – a statewide program working with children K-3 during school hours. Each volunteer works one-on-one with a child for ½ hour, helping them read (or reading to the youngest). We always need volunteers, whether scheduled every week or merely as a substitute reader when the regular reader is unable to attend. Call the above numbers for an application or fill out an on-line application
at www.getsmartoregon.org. It will be the most rewarding hour you ever volunteer! Contact the SMART office at 273-2424 or the Chiloquin Elementary School at 783-2338.
Neighborhood Watch - Chiloquin District – 783-3798 (Jim Rickman)
Neighborhood Watch – Agency Lake President - Sharon Huber at 541-880-6461 or Secretary - Liz Matuk at 541-783-3921.
Chiloquin Branch Library - The library has many ways to get involved and many fun ways to contribute to your local community. Some opportunities: 1. Storytime: If you would like to read two or three stories to a small group or preschoolers, and lead them in a simple craft or activity, the library staff can use your help. Story time is at Thursday 2:30 PM during the school year. 2. Summer Reading Program: There are many opportunities during the summer to help out with this very worthwhile program. 3. Honor collections: these are racks of paperback books, magazines and audiovisual materials that patrons may check out without a library card. By offering these collections, more people in the community can be reached and a greater diversity of materials can be made available without incurring the costs of cataloging and processing items for the general collections. The staff would like to have some help in keeping these racks orderly, attractive and relevant. Check with the librarian for information on how to “adopt a rack”. 4. Help with sorting donations. 5. Go through Books for Sale section and tidy it once a month or so. Stop in at the library and see what they need or give them a call at 783-3315.
Chiloquin Visions in Progress (CVIP) CVIP operates the Chiloquin Community Center, the Chiloquin Learns After School program, the Writer in Residence Program, and is the contact point for the Chiloquin Area Community Resource Committees and their projects. We have a volunteer list in the office where you can sign up to be available for many different “jobs” and projects. Call 783-7780 between 10 AM and 2 PM weekdays for further information. If you would like to get further involved, attend a Board meeting, held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6PM in the Community Center conference room.
The ChiloquinNews is an online newsletter of events in Chiloquin, Oregon. The newsletter is compiled and edited by Joan Rowe and is free of charge to anyone who wants to receive it. If you are interested in receiving the ChiloquinNews, email [email protected] and request that your e-mail address be added to the mailing list. To unsubscribe, send an email with “unsubscribe” in the subject line to the same address. A special thanks to the Chiloquin Library for making a print version of this newsletter available to those without computer access. All information posted in the CN is by submissions to the CN. It is the policy of the ChiloquinNews not to reveal, share or distribute the email addresses of subscribers for any reason whatsoever. For additional information on the town of Chiloquin, Oregon, visit www.chiloquin.us and www.chiloquin.com. For information about activities in the surrounding areas of the towns of Chiloquin, Ft. Klamath and Rocky Point visit www.ThingsToDoNearCraterLake.com
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